In Thessaloniki, a 56-year-old woman has been released under restrictive conditions after her testimony to an investigator regarding accusations of sexual abuse against a minor. The case first came to public attention last December after the mother of the alleged victim, now 18 years old, reported the abuse. According to the mother, the abuse began when her son was only 9 years old, and it is alleged that the woman abused the minor when his mother was not in the house, as she was hosting both the mother and child at her residence.

The alleged victim's testimony, obtained by the police during a preliminary investigation, was included in the case file and presented evidence of the abuse claimed to have taken place over several years. As a result of the investigation, the 56-year-old has been charged with the sexual exploitation of a minor under aggravating circumstances, specifically, that the acts were committed by someone cohabitating with the victim's family. She was summoned to provide an explanation to the investigator in Thessaloniki due to the seriousness of these allegations.

This case highlights the critical issues surrounding child protection and the legal ramifications of such serious allegations in Greece. The decision to release the accused under restrictive conditions has raised concerns and discussions within the community about the safety of minors in similar living situations and the effectiveness of protective measures in abuse cases. The ongoing legal proceedings will be crucial in determining the course of justice for the victim and the accused.